The Fencing and The Classroom

'Move-in' date gets closer as basic necessities near completion.

A number one priority for the teachers is to fence off the property - to keep the kids safe and to block off an existing thoroughfare next to the Creche premises. Thanks to the girls having raised sufficient money from their Baker Day and Market Day initiatives, the project has been made possible. After an exhaustive search for the use of a bakkie from the Grade 6 parents, the teachers' families and township contacts, Rob and Elaine Green from Phakamisa offered to drive the Phakamisa bakkie to collect the necessary materials and deliver them to Hammarsdale. Fencing and poles at a great price, and a crash course on putting in a fence from Tim Short at Apex Fencing and Saturday saw the fencing project some alive. Thanks to the Cluver family for sponsoring the 2 new gates - one for the front and one for the back. The community will begin installing the fence on Sunday under the guidance of the local 'fencing expert'!

Roy Gooden and Derek Wright once again brought home the goods as items were ticked off the DIY list (asif the one at home isn't long enough!):

A tap lock was put onto the outside tap, which we had previously installed.

The toilet leak was fixed.

Curtain rails, donated by the Gooden family, were installed on all windows.

1. The Bag and Face Cloth hook racks, hooks donated by the Charlton family and wood donated by the Wright family, were securely attached to the wall.

Shelving donated by the Wilson family was installed.

A few holes in the roof were patched, McGyver style, with what was available in the toolbox.